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Caty Family History

Caty Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Catt, Cady, Cato, Paty, Canty, Coty, Carty, Cate, Cay, Baty

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Where is the Caty family from?

You can see how Caty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caty family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Caty families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 53 Caty families living in Quebec. This was about 80% of all the recorded Caty's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Caty families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caty surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Caty ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Caty. 36% of Caty men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Caty women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Caty were Carpenter and Operator.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Carpenter
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    67%
  • Operator
    34%

What Caty family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Caty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caty census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 197 immigration records available for the last name Caty. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 148 military records available for the last name Caty. For the veterans among your Caty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caty lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2002, in the United States, Caty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Caty in 1975 was 87, and 57 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Caty

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caty ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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